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Homiletics is the art of preparing and preaching a sermon. In preparation the candidate for ordination must be able to clearly articulate the process of sermon preparation that is biblically sound and theologically coherent.
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Webster’s 1913 Dictionary defines “homiletics” as, “The art of preaching; that branch of theology which treats of homilies or sermons, and the best method of preparing and delivering them.
  
In delivery the candidate must be able to effectively preach the Word in order to assist the listener to apply biblical principles to their lives, in such a way, that the listener is challenged and equipped to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and to be His witness in the world.  
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Jesus’ saw announcing the “good news” of the kingdom as a part of his messianic mission (Isaiah 61:1, Matthew 4:17) and he appointed his apostles to join him in that mission. (Matthew 10:17). He was empowered by the Holy Spirit and commanded his disciples also to be empowered by the Spirit (Acts 1:8).  Preaching the gospel has been a primary means throughout the ages by which people have heard the good news and given grace to become disciples.  
  
==Resources==
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Homiletics may be either evangelistic or as a means of exhortation and comfort to those who are already Christians. Homiletics necessarily entails not only a thorough knowledge of biblical content, both of the Old and New Testaments, but hermeneutics, sermon preparation and communication skills.
  
==Areas of [[Practical Theology]]==
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==Recommended Reading==
  
# [[Evangelism]]
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Johnson, Darrell W.  <I>The Glory of Preaching: Participating in God’s Transformation</I>. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2009.
# [[Discipleship]]
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# [[Constitution & Canons of the ACNA & Diocese of the Candidate]]
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Robinson, Haddon H.  <I>Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages</I>. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2014.
# [[Homiletics]]
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# [[Sacramental Life]]
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Stott, John R.W. <I>Between Two Worlds: The Challenge of Preaching Today</I>. 1982. Reprint, Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2000.
# [[Leadership Development]]
 
# [[Pastoral Care]]
 
# [[Church Administration]]
 
  
==[[Canonical Areas]]==
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==Resources for Further Study==
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Baxter, Richard.  <I>The Reformed Pastor</I>. 1656. Edited by William Brown. Reprint, Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1974.
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Chapell, Bryan. <I>Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon</I>. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2018.
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Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn. <I>Preaching and Preachers</I>. Edited by Kevin deYoung. 40th anniv. ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2012.
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Long, Thomas G. <I>The Witness of Preaching</I>. 3rd ed. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2016.
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==Back to [[Practical Theology]]==
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==Return to [[Canonical Areas]]==

Latest revision as of 18:18, 3 June 2019

Webster’s 1913 Dictionary defines “homiletics” as, “The art of preaching; that branch of theology which treats of homilies or sermons, and the best method of preparing and delivering them.”

Jesus’ saw announcing the “good news” of the kingdom as a part of his messianic mission (Isaiah 61:1, Matthew 4:17) and he appointed his apostles to join him in that mission. (Matthew 10:17). He was empowered by the Holy Spirit and commanded his disciples also to be empowered by the Spirit (Acts 1:8). Preaching the gospel has been a primary means throughout the ages by which people have heard the good news and given grace to become disciples.

Homiletics may be either evangelistic or as a means of exhortation and comfort to those who are already Christians. Homiletics necessarily entails not only a thorough knowledge of biblical content, both of the Old and New Testaments, but hermeneutics, sermon preparation and communication skills.

Recommended Reading

Johnson, Darrell W. The Glory of Preaching: Participating in God’s Transformation. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2009.

Robinson, Haddon H. Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2014.

Stott, John R.W. Between Two Worlds: The Challenge of Preaching Today. 1982. Reprint, Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2000.

Resources for Further Study

Baxter, Richard. The Reformed Pastor. 1656. Edited by William Brown. Reprint, Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1974.

Chapell, Bryan. Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2018.

Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn. Preaching and Preachers. Edited by Kevin deYoung. 40th anniv. ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2012.

Long, Thomas G. The Witness of Preaching. 3rd ed. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2016.

Back to Practical Theology

Return to Canonical Areas